1971 Triumph 1500 vs. 1949 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1971 Triumph 1500 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph 1500 | 1949 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
